Hero Honda ZMR

Hero Honda ZMR is one of first Indian bikes to hit the road with 220+cc capacity.

Most Important features of the new Hero Honda ZMR

• The "looks" full fairing and the LED tail lamps.
• Front and rear disc brakes for better handling at greater speeds.
• Good functional display dashboard with an option of custom message
• 17.6 Bhp @ 7000rpm
• 18.35 Nm @ 6000 rpm
• PGM - Fi stands for programmable Fuel Injection which is electronic fuel injection developed by Honda more than 20 years ago.
• Tubeless tyres for reducing the overall weight and make it suitable for tourer vehicle
• Comfortable ride for both rider and pillion in city roads with potholes.

What is mileage of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR?

City - 30 Kmpl
Highway - 40 - 45 kmpl

What is the cost of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR?

(* Below displayed prices are approximation and can vary from showroom to showroom)
Delhi - Rs. 1, 05,000
Mumbai - Rs. 1, 07,000
Bangalore - Rs. 1, 10,000

Is it really value for money?
Seeing all the technology specs and all the loaded features it is worth the amount being charged. It is complete city and a tourer bike which has very smooth handling. The rider as well as the pillion will feel the comfort when they are riding on this bike.
If you are rider who wants to compete in racing circuit then this bike won't of any help to you because this bike is meant for a comfortable ride in a city and not to drag on a circuit.

What are the main features you should look out in the new Hero Honda Karizma ZMR?
• Bold graphics and very good paint job compared to the old Karizma
• Better mileage due to PGM - FI technology installed in the bike
• Newer chassis and little enhanced design compared to its previous version
• Much better looking silencer and its shield
• Filled with technology i.e very good dashboard display for accelerometer and rpm

Performance: Looks wise it is the best in class. With all the newly added technology like PGM - Fi, oil cooled mill uses throttle position sensor, bank angle sensor, crank position sensor, oxygen sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, intake air temperature sensor and finally a 223cc bike. You have almost all the features which you expect from an Indian. But the new technology also has downsides. To service this new bike with PGM - Fi you need to give to the authorized service center only which becomes heavy on your pockets sometimes. Spilt bars make the ride more comfortable.

Downsides of Hero Honda ZMR!
• Under powered bike for 223cc.
• At times of accidents, parts of the bike are very expensive (front fairing will cost around Rs. 30, 000)
• Maintenance is costly because of new technology
• Top speed is less compared to other 220 cc bikes.

Final Review: If you really have big pockets and shell out 1lakh and also you can take the little bit heavy maintenance cost on your pocket then this bike is meant for you. Performance wise, this is one the best city bikes you can find in India. If you want to show off among your friends then this is definitely a bike which you should own

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2010 Honda Motorcycles

Winter may be coming but there is still a lot of riding to do with two exciting new additions to the inventory at HarborSportsCycle.com. The 2010 Honda Phantom, a tougher looking cruiser, has been reviewed by Motorcycle-USA.com as "Honda's answer to Harley-Davidson's blacked-out Sportster. A European favorite for over ten years, the newest arrival HarborSportsCycle.com is the Honda NT700v, described as "... the perfect combination of cross-town commuter and cross-country capability". Rounding out the winter riding options, HarborSportsCycle.com is featuring a full line of new and pre-owned Honda motorcycles, Honda ATV's, and Honda scooters in its current inventory, many reduced to prices not seen in years.

Winter is also a great time to start a custom bike project, either to modify an existing Honda bike or to build one from the ground up with a complete bike kit. HarborSportsCycle.com. makes finding the perfect parts and accessories for any project easy and hassle-free with the "Biker's Choice" and "Drag Specialties FATBOOK". Both catalogues carry American-made standard and custom parts and accessories allowing for total freedom choice in design of modification of any motorcycle.

Looking ahead, watch for Honda's newest additions at HarborSportsCycle.com:

* The Honda Interstate - The 2010 Honda Interstate is a touring alternative to the Fury chopper. Available in Black or Pearl Blue, the Interstate will hit dealerships in February 2010.

* The Honda Stateline - Also coming to dealerships in February 2010, the 2010 Honda Stateline was recent described by Ultimate MotorCycling as, "Featuring long, low lines that embody what cruising is all about (it) blends two worlds of motorcycling style: traditional looks plus progressive elements"

* The Honda VFR1200 - Capable of reaching 200mph, one reviewer from nationalpost.com said "The VFR is simply the best-built motorcycle I have ever seen.

HarborSportsCycle.com is committed to providing the best customer experience possible by delivering top quality products backed by unrivalled customer service. Stay on top of new arrivals, suit up for winter, and get started with a custom bike project by visiting and bookmarking HarborSportsCycle.com.

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Harbor Sports & cycle is your premier Honda Powerhouse dealer for Michigan's great Southwest and Northern Indiana. Our 17,500 sq. ft. facility means that we are dedicated to having a full line of Honda products, which include Motorcycles, ATV's, Scooters, Personal Water Craft (Aquatrax), and Power equipment. Visit us at http://www.harborsportscycle.com

Honda CB Twister Road Test Review

Honda, the company famous for making the best engines in the world, right from a humble 150cc motor to an engine for a private jet, has come a long way. Some say if its a Honda engine, it has got it all but that alone does not do the magic. Its the complete package and Honda is known for offering very high quality products, in the premium segment. Mostly Honda targets premium customers but what if they have to get into the mass market, say into a 110cc segment, which has been occupied by the old but still gold Hero Honda Splendor?

The CB Twister is Honda's answer to the Hero Honda Splendor/Passion, Bajaj Pulsar 135 and the Suzuki Slingshot, but does Honda actually make the heart skip like its other offerings?

Well YES and No! Yes when it comes to the fantastic looks, refinement and overall quality of the bike. The 110cc Twister does lack enough ponies but you will be hard pressed to feel the same in city driving, where it feels amply loaded.

Being a Honda, the ride is smooth and the handling is spot on. Brakes are good but wider rubber would help matters a lot.

The overall look and feel of the bike is absolutely positive and that too for a bike which is intended for the mass market just shows that Honda does not compromise on its core values of quality, aesthetics and refinement. The lack of equipment like digital speedometer, tachometer, etc make a slight dent in the Twisters reputation but overall Honda has made one competitive offering which will set the sales chart on fire.

You can read the complete and exhaustive review of the Honda CB Twister at http://www.motorbeam.com/ by heading over here at http://www.motorbeam.com/bikes/honda-cb-twister-bikes/honda-cb-twister-test-ride-review/

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Honda NX650 Dominator

Honda NX650 Dominator is a dual sport bike that can be used in traveling ON and also OFF road. It was introduced in 1988 and since then sold with few modifications to 2001 when Honda decided to discontinue the line.

When entering the market, Dominator had 13L tank and a rear drum brake. This version was placed on US market. However few years later Honda upgraded rear brake to disc and tank to 16L. This version was for European market and is rare on American market.

In 1995/6 production was relocated to Italian factory. Dominator changed design for modern but is was also "cheaper" - parts used were lower quality. Few thing were downgraded in compare to japan model.

In addition to the NX 650, there were also NX125, NX250, NX350, NX400 and NX500 variations. The NX350 Sahara was produced in Brazil until 1999, when it was replaced with the NX400 Falcon model. This last motorcycle was also produced in Brazil from 1999 to 2009, when it was discontinued.

This is short story. Now the facts:

ON Road Dominator is capable of riding with speed up to 150kph and more, but riding above 100kph (about 4500rpm) is not comfortable. Engine starts to roar loud and without any additional deflectors it's hard to turn head (especially when in enduro helmet). Sure, it can be done - but what for:) Short 130kph cruises won't hurt him, but it's not mean to use like sport bike or cruiser.

City riding is something easily done. It handles very well, have good sneaking ability and rides fast.
It easily beats those racing machines in making the way to pole-position. 21" front wheel is good to climb on curbs. It's pure fun to use it this way.

OFF Road can be done with reasonable mind. Using back road to get short cut? Why not! Dual sport tires provides enough traction to handle most road when dry. Mud and dirt can be passed occasionally, but with knobby tires it's much easier. Dommi will take you whenever you want to go and wherever you want to be. Torque is provided in from low rpms and thus with good balancing enough traction is provided to climb almost any hills.

Overall this bike is one of its kind. Can be used equally On and Off road and most important thing: it's reliable! Engine with some minor modification was used from 1985, and there is a reason for that. It's the same engine used in Honda XR650L because it's dry sump and air cooled and can do about 50 000km on one piston. Just put another one, and another 50 000 can be done. Oil changes are short - 3000km as manual says. But is easy and can be done in a parking lot.

I can suggest this bike for everyone, even novice.

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Honda Motorcycles: Fast But Friendly

In the competitive world of racing motorcycles, most companies tend to bank on their racing teams to promote their street bikes. Heavy duty motorcycles with obscene amounts of power inside the chassis run across the tracks, and motorcycle racing fans find that they can own a little piece of the excitement by buying themselves civilian versions of the racers that their favorite bikers are running.

More often than not, this marketing approach has led most motorcycle manufacturing companies to come up with barely street legal specs for their civilian bikes, and the results are machines that are grossly expensive, difficult to maintain, and wind up causing accidents in the hands of bikers who don't possess the necessary skill level to handle such high performance bikes.

Honda has taken a different approach from it's competitors in this department, and has instead taken a people-friendly focus in their motorcycles. Their teams still continue to run - and win a lot - in motorsports events, but their civilian bikes aren't simply powered-down versions of their racers. They customize their civilian bike designs with the average person in mind.

One of the things that shows this approach is the price of a Honda motorcycle. Their price ranges both for the bikes and parts are considerably more affordable for people who just might want to ride a fast bike for fun without the need to cleave along the highway like a bullet.

Their parts are also much easier to find than most of their competitors, especially their european counterparts, and likewise are much cheaper while maintaining a high standard of quality. To add to the customer oriented approach, these same parts are also easier to install, replace, and yes, modify for those who want to push the specs of their crotch rockets a little higher. Honda service center personnel are highly trained under rigid standards to ensure they do their jobs on the bikes right.

Lastly, Honda also offers comprehensive packages as an added bonus, like extended warranties, insurance, and prepaid maintenance plans for their customers to make sure that they get the best deal available for their money. For Honda, service doesn't end right after the sale is made.

So, while Honda racing bikes perform on a par with their competition on the professional race tracks, their civilian bikes are made for the people who just want to ride for fun without the headaches involved with owning something just one step below formula specs.